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[blueflash]

WHO: Tsubasa Kazanari & You
WHAT: Various open prompts
WHEN: The month of May
WHERE: Throughout Ellipsa
WARNINGS: Will provide/update as needed.

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[blueflash]

...I know how to boil water.

[shoottoprotect]

Great, you can be in charge of making tea then. I might send you out shopping sometimes too, since I actually can cook. I'm not as good at it as Shirabe, but I'm decent enough.

[blueflash]

I can gather supplies as easily as the next person, I suppose. But be warned, Yukine, I might not be the best judge of what things are worth.

[ Remember, Ogawa has done all her shopping for her for her entire life. ]

[shoottoprotect]

I'll give you a list. Do NOT deviate from it without calling me.

[blueflash]

I don't plan to. It's more that I'm unsure I can be trusted to find the best prices...

[shoottoprotect]

I'll write down the brand I usually buy, then. I would suggest ordering online where you can do direct comparisons if it didn't have a delivery charge.

[blueflash]

Very well, Yukine. I am truly sorry I require so much direction. Adjusting to everyday life is...an experience.

[ Isamu has found a place sitting on the couch. Just. Sitting there watching this exchange with a stone-faced expression. ]

[shoottoprotect]

I know, but Ogawa isn't here to take care of chores for you. Better you adjust with me here to catch you than have to do it on your own.

[blueflash]

Of course. I have to say, this is quite the role reversal, though. It's almost like you've become the senpai-!

[shoottoprotect]

Wellll, come to think of it, I have been here for almost a year. And that almost year wouldn't have passed for you, since the gathering spell works independently of time. So we'd be more or less the same age now, wouldn't we?

[blueflash]

I suppose that is true. Does that mean you will finally be calling me by my given name?

[shoottoprotect]

[Chris' grin grows devious.]

Oh, but you're still way more experienced with your relic than I am with Ichaival, even with that time to catch up, yeah? So it'd be rude to not address you with the respect that deserves, Senpai.

[blueflash]

...Very well.

[ Tsubasa...actually smiles at that.

She does, however, walk forward, while that smile morphs into an almost charming, but also sinister-looking grin. She keeps moving until she's very close to Chris, upon which she takes her hand and lifts it in the manner a prince would, while reaching out to cup her friend's cheek with her other hand. ]

At the same time, I must acknowledge there are no more barriers to our friendship. I can finally be as familiar as I've always desired...Chris.

[shoottoprotect]

...

[Chris is stunned into silence for a moment, the only noises coming out of her mouth being strangled nonsense. There might have even been a squeak. She does find her voice eventually, though...]

D-don't toy with me!

[blueflash]

Who's toying with you?

[ Tsubasa abruptly pulls away and turns, walking over to where Isamu is and scooping the Oshawott into her arms. ]

I truly do fully intend to call you Chris from now on.

[shoottoprotect]

I- you- That's not what I meant!

[blueflash]

I am not toying with you in any other respect, either. Do with that knowledge what you will.

[shoottoprotect]

...

...!

[Utterly speechless and face entirely crimson, Chris enacts a tactical retreat to her room.]

[blueflash]

...

[ Tsubasa stands in silence for a moment, before looking down at Isamu. The Oshawott stares up at her with the same stony expression...which somehow manages to say exactly what needs to be heard to Tsubasa. ]

I understand.

[ She places the Oshawott down and lets him toddle off, before walking to Chris's doorframe. She takes a deep breath, and speaks: ]

Chris? [ It still feels strange, yet exciting. ] We should probably talk about all of that.

[shoottoprotect]

[After a moment, Chris peeks her head through the door.]

Does it gotta be now? I just- I need a bit of time to process this. I... well, let's just say I wasn't expecting Maria to end up as the seventh wheel.

[blueflash]

...Very well. But may I at least say something?

[shoottoprotect]

Uh, sure, just let me... brace myself.

[Tsubasa might notice she means that entirely literally, she's actually moving to a position where she's steadier on her feet.]

1/2

[blueflash]

...

[ Is she going to make Chris faint? ]

2/2

[blueflash]

[ ...No. No wavering now. ]

...What I want to say is...it has...

...

It has always been you. From the bond we created during the Frontier incident. When you showed me your trust and called out to me, you have set my heart aflame. And...since then I have felt it has been my role to support you and be your senpai only. To deny my feelings and play the role of your senior, to guide you to your future, to not take advantage of that trust you had in me...and when I briefly lost my way after Noble Red's attack, I distanced myself from you, I suppose, because being near you made me happy, and I felt as if I must punish myself.

[ She pauses, and takes a deep breath before continuing. ]

The reason why I have spoken up now is...because losing my father has made me realize, I do not wish to have something important slip through my fingers without them knowing how much they mean to me again. He once told me not to give up on dreaming, and I wish to go on, honoring those words.

...

That is all, Chris. If nothing else, I am a sword laid bare before you now. Whatever you decide you want, I will always be at your side in some way. Even if it must be solely as a friend and comrade, I will always cherish our time together.

[ She smiles. ]

Thank you for listening to me.

[shoottoprotect]

[Chris does actually seem a bit unsteady after that, probably from all the blood rushing to her head to fuel her massive blush. She takes a deep breath, and looks back out.]

We can give it a shot and see how things go from there, okay?